In this episode we bring you into a lecture that Michael gives in an Old Testament theology class that talks about Jesus being the long awaited return of a Messianic King from the line of David. This Christmas we don't just celebrate the birth of a Savior, we worship and celebrate the return of a King. The Kingdom that this King ushers in has huge implications for the future of God’s creation. Tune in to hear more about this concept and how it can help us more fully appreciate the birth of our L...
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 11Ep. 2
In this episode we had Dr. Matthew Thomas on the line and the dialogue was extremely helpful and brought a ton of insight into Paul's letters and how the early church was interpreting his ideas of faith, works of the law and justification. Over the last century biblical scholarship has made tremendous progress in breaking ground into our understanding of Jewish culture and the way language connects together in scripture. One of the breakthroughs of these studies has been the way we viewed some o...
Oct 22, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 11Ep. 1
In this episode we have Pastor Tyshone Roland from Free Chapel in Atlanta Georgia on the line with us. Tyshone is extremely passionate about Jesus and raising up this next generation! His passion for the Bible and helping young people develop in their purpose created some great dialogue full of wisdom and encouragement about how we can better approach ministry and doing life with each other. Make sure to grab a note pad, you are going to need it! Come hang out with us for a few! Connect with Tys...
Sep 12, 2020•39 min•Season 9Ep. 28
Our pursuit of God can often take the form of our own individual relationship apart from our community and people we interact with. We create compartments in our life where some are spiritual and others are what we would consider just the regular day to day activities. But the Bible teaches that God desires our whole lives to be filled with His Presence reflecting through us. He also desires to fulfill His purpose with humanity through communities and not individuals. What does it look like to l...
Sep 09, 2020•45 min•Season 10Ep. 1
On this episode we had Brittney Moses and this conversation was so incredibly helpful for so many people navigating their own well being and spiritual growth. Brittney is currently a Psychology Student and Research Assistant at UCLA. She is also a certified recovery support group facilitator with NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness and a Crisis Counselor with the Crisis Textline. Her heart and passion to help people navigate through their own trauma and life circumstances to become a h...
Aug 27, 2020•54 min•Season 9Ep. 26
We had Hunter Chaney on the line with us today. Hunter is the Executive Director of an incredible Non-Profit Organization called "God Behind Bars." We talked about everything from taking the Gospel to Prisons across the country, restoring families through reaching those who are incarcerated to how God Behind Bars is filling in the gap and allowing the local church to grow in the least likely of places. This conversation was inspiring to say the least! Hunter informs us how everyone has the abili...
Aug 14, 2020•34 min•Season 9Ep. 25
On today's episode we have comedian/actor C KING on the line with us! C KING (also known as Christian King) is an up and coming comedian who is known around the world for his hilarious impersonations of Denzel Washington and other celebrities. Through these impersonations he is quickly being embraced and accepted as one of the funniest guys on Instagram and YouTube. Christian opened up by sharing some of his experiences growing up in New York and how he was exposed to drugs and gangs from the ve...
Aug 05, 2020•52 min•Season 9Ep. 24
In today’s episode we had New Testament scholar Patrick Schreiner on the line to discuss his book “The Kingdom of God and the Glory of the Cross.” We talked about an aspect that much Gospel preaching and teaching often misses, and that’s Jesus’ royal assignment of being enthroned as King. Yet, Jesus wasn’t the King the first century was expecting, because He wasn’t like any King they had seen before. Patrick’s book dives into the concept of the Kingdom of God and points us to the Cross with a fr...
Aug 01, 2020•30 min•Season 9Ep. 23
Outreach and Mission needs to be redefined, and that’s exactly what happened in this conversation. On this episode we had Scott Free from Citytakers and Crossover Church Atlanta with us and we talked about the Mission every believer carries as a Christian. Gospel driven ministry is not organizing events but living a life empowered by the Spirit of God impacting the world whenever and wherever you go. This conversation was 🔥🔥🔥 Grab a note pad and come hang out with us for a few! Connect with S...
Jul 27, 2020•46 min•Season 9Ep. 22
In this episode Hope Moquin was on the line and the conversation was life-giving, REAL and honest. Hope is the Associate director of Free Chapel College as well as an author & blogger and has a huge heart to reach and impact the lives of women. She shared her heart with how to handle the atmosphere of social media while staying focused on Jesus and making our connection with Him our top priority. This was a great talk so grab a notepad and come hang out with us for a few! - Connect with Hope...
Jul 21, 2020•27 min•Season 9Ep. 21
In this episode we had Dr. Carmen Imes who is an incredible Author and Old Testament Scholar on the line with us. The topic was bearing God's Name and why the Covenant God made with Israel at Mt. Sinai has huge implications and meaning for Christians today. Have you ever heard the commandment do not take the Lord's name in vain? I'm willing to bet after listening to this episode you're going to have a whole new appreciation for what the 2nd commandment in the Ten Commandments really is saying. G...
Jul 13, 2020•41 min•Season 9Ep. 20
In this episode Pastor Eli Brown is on the line and we address the topic of Social Injustice, and how to have uncomfortable conversations that inform and lead to growth and change. All across the world voices are being heard from a wide variety of perspectives. As Christians who are desiring to truly make an impact and make disciples who reflect the Kingdom of God, we are left with the task of addressing these conversations and topics with one goal in mind, unity and justice. Justice and unity i...
Jul 08, 2020•43 min•Season 9Ep. 19
In this episode we have Trenton Jackson who is the founder of a company called "Jesus Loves You." We had a great time talking about the story of Jesus Loves You as well as hearing Trenton's passion to help people realize and pursue their purpose in life. Trenton has an amazing heart for people and it comes out in this episode as we talk everything from church, ministry outside the walls, being an entrepreneur and the lessons he has learned along the way. Make sure to tune in to the end and don't...
Jun 30, 2020•44 min•Season 9Ep. 18
Today we had Pastor Tommy Kyllonen come hang for a few and talk about the story of Crossover Church and how him and his wife have been on a mission to reach and rebuild the city of Tampa. Crossover Church is an anomaly in many ways, and Pastor Tommy shares his heart for neighborhoods that often go overlooked. This story of God's faithfulness is powerful and sets the table for wisdom and insight as to how leaders in the church can respond in the face of a global pandemic and the cries for justice...
Jun 26, 2020•45 min•Season 9Ep. 17
In this episode we had Pastor Christopher J. Harris from Crossover Church in Tampa Florida on the line with us, and this conversation quickly got powerful! This conversation set the table for a Christian response to racism and injustice as Pastor Christopher shared some wisdom and insight with us that we believe can help all of us take real practical steps forward towards healing this nation of injustice. It doesn't matter who you are, or what your experience has been in life, everyone needs to ...
Jun 12, 2020•46 min•Season 9Ep. 17
We had Ben Cooley with us today and we talked the fight against human trafficking across the world, and what people need to know to get informed and help make a difference. Every day men women and children are being trafficked against their will, and most often it's happening right in front of us and many people never realize what's going on behind the scenes. Ben and the amazing team at Hope For Justice have made it their life long passion and mission to destroy this trade and bring justice to ...
Jun 10, 2020•27 min•Season 9Ep. 16
Today was a powerful moment as Marquez Hughley came by to share some of his own experiences dealing with systemic racism and injustice in the workplace, and how he feels it has worked its way out into the systems of our society and government. Marquez brought inspiration and encourage as he talked about biblical principles of unity and hope for a better future. We also talked about steps that we can take moving forward to practically walk out living to make a difference. I STRONGLY encourage you...
Jun 02, 2020•50 min•Season 9Ep. 16
This episode we had Akande Davis (FKA as "Davis Absolute" and currently known as "FLF") who is a hip-hop artist/entrepreneur and is widely known in many circles within the Christian Hip Hop community as being someone who is passionate about living a life submitted to Jesus in all that he does. I particularly loved this talk because Akande is also a great friend of mine. We got into everything, from COVID, Media and how we allow the atmosphere of our minds and our house to be controlled or influe...
May 29, 2020•34 min•Season 9Ep. 15
Have you ever struggled believing in your dreams God has given you? Do you walk through tensions of heaviness, depression, discouragement or doubt that keep you from walking out what God has called you to? If you have (which is everyone of us) YOU NEED TO LISTEN to this episode! We have Jonathan Rivera with us and the table is set to put it all out there. The good, bad and ugly. What does it take to push through all of the messy parts of life, our own emotions and fears, and stay motivated and e...
May 22, 2020•51 min•Season 9Ep. 15
In this episode Arden Bevere came by and the conversation inspired us all! He shared the vision behind Sons & Daughters and talked about how God birthed this in him through a season of of learning to remain humble regardless of the position of ministry you find yourself in. We loved our time with Arden and we know this talk is going to bless you! Come hang out with us for a few! - Connect with Arden Bevere on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beverearden/ - Connect with Arden Bevere on F...
May 21, 2020•39 min•Season 9Ep. 14
In this episode we had Gus Cabrera come hang out with us to share a little of his story and what God has been challenging him with lately. Gus is the founder of the More Than Words Movement, and is currently on a short term training mission with his wife Jess as they prepare to church plant. Gus opened up with some of his own struggles in leadership and the episode quickly got challenging as we talked about REAL THINGS every leader needs to consider as they are serving in the Kingdom. This episo...
May 18, 2020•36 min•Season 9Ep. 13
In todays episode we had Pastor Luke Barnett from Dream City Church and it quickly became a special moment. Pastor Luke shared some of his story about walking into a new season of ministry with a God sized Dream that changed his life and has impacted countless lives along the way. You don't want to miss this moment, you will be inspired by the encouragement he gives us! Pastor Luke also updates us with the incredible things happening through the Dream Center and gives a sneak preview into an ama...
May 14, 2020•41 min•Season 9Ep. 12
In this episode we had Eli Bonilla from Abundant Life Church in San Antonia Texas. Eli has a passion for reaching the next generation, and this comes out from the very beginning of our conversation. We hit everything from remaining true to the Gospel and not placing methods of reaching people over the mission of God and His Church. This talk quickly got inspiring as Pastor Eli shared some of his own perspective of walking this tension, and how being humble enough to evaluate himself led to him m...
May 11, 2020•37 min•Season 9Ep. 11
This episode we had the great honor of having Pastor Brian Steele from the Phoenix Dream Center on with us, and the conversation quickly got inspiring. Pastor Brian is a mentor of Michael's and helped him early on in his ministry shape his heart for mission and discipleship. This conversation produced so much amazing content that will inspire you to get involved somewhere and bring the light of the Gospel to a world that needs it as much as ever. The Dreamcenter founded by the Barnett's has been...
May 07, 2020•32 min•Season 9Ep. 10
We had Noah Herrin stop by to share some of what has been going on with him, as well as talk about what it's been like navigating marriage, social media, leadership, traveling, major life changes all while maintaining his relationship with God. Noah gives us some incredible insight and encouragement on how to set up rhythms and boundaries in your life that will keep you in step with God. This episode is GOLD, and we know it's going to bless you, so grab some snacks and come hang out with us for ...
May 02, 2020•28 min•Season 9Ep. 9
We had the great privilege of having Josh Turner from OneHope International on the show to talk about FeedYouth, a ministry determined to equip and resource the next generation with incredible content that is biblical and relevant for today. This conversation quickly got inspiring as Josh not only informed us about FeedYouth but also shared some of his own story and how he has wrestled through difficult seasons of life only to come out stronger on the other end. You do not want to miss this show...
Apr 30, 2020•33 min•Season 9Ep. 8
Keren Emmanuel stopped by for a conversation, and the discussion quickly got real and inspiring. The passion and genuine desire to be connected to God and allow Him to form us in our lives becomes the topic of discussion which produces tons of nuggets and encouraging ideas throughout the talk. This episode will encourage and inspire you to stay plugged in and allow God's transforming power to be the foundation of your life! Grab a coffee or snack and come hang out with us for a few! Connect with...
Apr 27, 2020•37 min•Season 9Ep. 7
Pastor Terry Parkman stopped by to hang for a few, and in this conversation so much wisdom and insight came out of how to effectively reach this next generation, how to lead with integrity, and ultimately how to last the long-haul in ministry in a world that is constantly shifting. You do not want to miss this episode, you'll probably have to listen to this one a couple times through. Grab your notepad because you're going to need it, and come hang out with us for a few! Connect with Terry Parkm...
Apr 23, 2020•37 min•Season 9Ep. 6
This conversation with Pastor Rob Bailey was life giving in so many ways. Rob celebrates the successes he has seen in the local church as they have learned to adjust to the COVID-19 isolation, as well as encouraging leadership to take these moments and put our focus on equipping the Next Generation for the work of the ministry. Pastor Rob, has a huge heart to see the youth get saved and launched out into their purpose, and it is evident in this conversation. Tons of nuggets in this talk, so grab...
Apr 20, 2020•38 min•Season 9Ep. 5
Pastor Josh Andrew has an amazing heart for the local church, as well as helping people to find their place within community. His heart for community and real, authentic relationships comes out in this conversation and his most urgent advice to Christians today is to find accountability and relationships you can be real in. This conversation was encouraging, life-giving and full of great wisdom and insight from an awesome leader in the church today. So grab your note-pad, A FRIEND and come hang ...
Apr 18, 2020•28 min•Season 9Ep. 4
